HP ProLiant DL145 Maintenance And Service Manual page 47

PCI Riser Board Expansion Slots
The two PCI-X riser boards attached to the PCI riser board assembly convert the functionality
of the system board expansion slots to a pair of slots positioned at a 90° angle from the
system board. Figure 2-42 shows the PCI-X riser boards.
Figure 2-42: System default PCI-X riser boards
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PCI Riser Board Assembly
The following sections described procedures on how to remove and reinstall the PCI riser
board assembly, as well as instructions on how to install the optional PCI Express riser board.
To remove the PCI riser board assembly:
1. Perform the pre-installation procedures described on page 2-5.
2. Disconnect all cables connecting an existing expansion board to the system board.
3. Remove the PCI riser board assembly:
a. Loosen the two captive thumbscrews that secure the assembly to the chassis.
b. Lift the assembly away from the chassis.
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Component
Standard height/full-length 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X riser board
Users have the option to replace this riser board with a PCI Express
model using the PCI Express riser board option kit. This will allow
support for PCI Express x16 expansion boards.
Low profile 64-bit/133 MHz PCI-X riser board
Removal and Replacement Procedures
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